Most Marine Organisms Have the Same Body Temperature and Salinity

question 61

Essay

Most marine organisms have the same body temperature and salinity as the surrounding environment. Why?

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

The rate used to assign overhead costs to products or services based on a predetermined formula.

Fixed Component

The portion of total costs that remains constant, regardless of changes in activity level.

Variable Overhead

Costs of production that vary with the level of manufacturing activity or output, such as utilities and commissions, as opposed to fixed overhead costs.

Rate Variance

The difference between the actual rate paid for inputs and the standard rate expected, often related to labor or manufacturing overhead.